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Automatic Identification (RFID, Bar Code, Data Matrix) Portal: Resources
Automatic Identification Products, News, Articles, Events & Resources
Welcome to Automation.com's portal for Automatic Identification where controls and automation professionals find the latest information to improve operations with the application of bar code, RFID, voice recognition, and other identification technologies.
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Articles
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The Myths of LF vs. HF
RFID Journal, December 2009 By James E. Heurich Depending upon application requirements, low-frequency passive RFID tags and readers often outperform their high-frequency counterparts—so why do people believe otherwise? |
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RFID Safety Sensors
- 01/24/10 Machine Design, January 2010 By Robert Repas A typical RFID safety system uses three components: a tag, a read head, and a controller. The tag attaches to a movable gate or sliding fixture while the read head mounts so it can read the tag in the safe position. The controller determines the safe integrity of the entire system. |
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The RFID War Has Begun
Technobab, January 2010 Rfiddler kills RFID tags dead. Developers at Codeninja have invented a device which can be aimed at RFID tags, and even USB flash drives, to permanently deactivate and destroy their data. |
White Papers
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Motorola’s Manufacturing RFID Solutions
RFID can impact the entire manufacturing process from receiving raw goods to transferring or shipping finished products by improving inventory visibility to feed just-in-time systems, allowing manufacturers to make faster, better and smarter decisions. This white paper contains three case histories: Purdue Pharma, Boeing and a CPG manufacturer. |
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Using Controls Standards to Accelerate Continuous Improvement Initiatives
By GE Intelligent Platforms The OMAC Packaging Workgroup (OPW) has released their PackTags and PackML standards, which define naming conventions and “structural” guidelines that ensure consistency in the way the building blocks of code are used and described. |
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Enterprise Mobility for Manufacturing Whitepaper
By Motorola Enterprise mobility has emerged as a top strategic initiative among leading global organizations. This white paper provides insight into the advantages gained by deploying mobile solutions in manufacturing. The paper reveals how manufacturing firms have empowered their workers with mobile solutions and significantly increased their effectiveness. Based on feedback from over 6,000 decision-makers and more than 2,500 mobile workers, the white paper addresses key questions. |
Application Stories
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Wireless operations at the hump yard
- 01/20/10 Control Engineering, January 2010 Norfolk Southern Railway automates manual processes with RFID scanners and HMI software processed through eight PCs. |
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System Eliminates Need for Handheld Scans
- 12/15/09 Assembly, December 2009 BMW’s plant in Regensburg, Germany, has long used tracking devices to monitor its production processes. Now, it uses a tool assistance system from Ubisense and a location identification system from IBS. The system continuously evaluates the spatial relationship between the line’s automated production systems and the vehicles being processed. |
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Aston Martin Speeds Race Cars Through Production
RFID Journal, October 2009 By Claire Swedberg The automaker is using Ubisense RFID tags to track the locations of vehicles as they move through the final steps in the company's manufacturing process, as well as to obtain business analytics regarding the time spent at each stage. |
Resources & Literature
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Poll Question - How many different networks do you have in your facility?
How many different communication networks do you have implemented in factories and/or plants? The list of available networks includes, but is not limited to: Foundation Fieldbus, ControlNet, PROFIBUS, Interbus, AS-Interface, CanOpen, CC-Link, PROFINET, HART, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Ethernet Powerlink, SERCOS, Modbus, LonWorks and DeviceNet. |
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IMPACT 8.3 Vision Software Download
IMPACT 8.3 vision software pairs with smart camera technology to provide enhanced usability and inspection capabilities for challenging machine vision applications - in a multitude of new ways. The API (application programming interface) works with the Microsoft ActiveX platform, allowing IMPACT data to be seamlessly embedded in local machine and/or factory control systems. |
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National Instruments Machine Vision and Scientific Imaging Booklet and CD
This booklet and CD covers popular software functions and how to apply them; product information and selection guides; and valuable Web resources to aid you in specifying and developing your inspection system. |
Training & Seminars
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RFID Essentials Web-based Training
SPECIAL - 2-for-1 Limited-Time Price! RFID Essentials is an interactive, Web-based learning resource designed to address the needs of end-user organizations in the exploration or early adoption phase. In about eight hours, users can acquire working knowledge of RFID technology, and how to apply and evaluate it. This course is ideal for information technology, finance, operations, engineering, and sales professionals and managers who want to familiarize themselves with RFID technology without spending days or weeks reading or sitting in a classroom. |
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RFID training
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On-Line courses at Academia RFID include EPCglobal Data Capture Software Standards and EPC Information Services (EPCIS) for RFID Visibility Data. |
Product Announcements
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Fujitsu releases FTP-63AMCL OEM label printer
- 03/10/10
FTP-63AMCL is capable of printing a variety of text, characters, graphics, international fonts, and 2D barcodes such as QR, Maxi and PDF417. Price: $96. |
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Dynamic Systems releases barcode tracking software
- 03/08/10
The Software Suite integrates labor related tasks, such as tool tracking. |
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DAILY RFID releases Ideetec RFID reader
- 03/01/10
Ideetec 125KHz RFID reader provides a long read range up to 100cm. |
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Company & Organization News
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ISA selects Automation.com as advertising sales partner
In addition to daily and weekly digital and online content, ISA will publish 6 print issues of InTech magazine in 2010. ISA selected Automation.com as the advertising sales representative for InTech magazine’s print, digital, and online editions. |
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HANNOVER MESSE 2010 covers all aspects of industrial automation
- 01/28/10 The nine flagship shows that make up HANNOVER MESSE 2010 will bring together all the key industrial sectors at a single venue and cover a unique thematic spectrum. |
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I.D. Systems acquires GE Asset Intelligence
- 01/12/10 Asset Intelligence provides trailer and container tracking solutions for manufacturers, retailers, shippers and freight transportation providers, and has more than 120,000 units under contract. |
Project News
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Ubisense to supply RFID to Airbus
- 02/15/10 Ubisense location solutions will provide Airbus with a real-time view of business operations such as the tracking of components and assembly processes. |
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TagMaster receives order for railway monitor system
RFIDNews, January 2010 TagMaster will supply RFID equipment to TagItalia, a division of Generale Sistemi, based in Prato, Italy. The RFID equipment will be used to automatically identify rail vehicles on a mainline vehicle condition monitoring system. |
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Siemens wins contract for Italian airport renovations
RFIDNews, January 2010 Siemens Mobility won a maintenance contract from SEA, the operators of the Milanese airports Malpensa and Linate. Siemens will be implementing a system for the maintenance management that will be using RFID technology in the spare parts management sector and in the identification of the maintainable items. |
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